Question 1

please explain what is happening to a child whose appetite during a growth spurt is 2x his dads and will denying him more food hurt him in any way.

Accepted Answer

Growing: The child is growing and needs the fuel. Why deny him more food if he is using it well and growing? That is like not watering a plant that needs it. If you have concerns then discuss with a nutritionist and your doc. Many kids have huge appetites during growth spurts.  Feed  fresh foods and not junk- that helps a lot. Sounds normal at this time...

Question 2

my 13 yr old son has been complaining of his right nipple being hard all week and hurts. should i bring him to his primary doctor? normal growth spurt

Accepted Answer

Sore usually good: Tender nipples during puberty, whether it be a girl or boy, is very normal.  Both sexes have some breast tissue, and changing hormone levels in either sex can cause some tenderness.  Additionally, minor gentle trauma to the area can make it worse - even something like he bumped his chest. The more you poke at it and feel it, the more it will be sore -leave it alone and enjoy puberty!

Question 3

do guys have a growth spurt at age 17 and up?

Accepted Answer

Not often: By 17 most males see their growth centers begin to close and growth slows.An x-ray of the hand can be analysed to see what stage the growth is entering. Some "late bloomers"continue slow steady growth into their early 20's, but most stop at 18.

Question 4

can i have a  growth spurt at age of 17  ? how?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Normally, as a male, the growth plates in your long bones have not closed yet (some close as late as age 20-22), so there is some room for growth  before that happens. I would not recommend taking an expensive drug like human growth hormone to get this done, low yield at this age

Question 5

i'm 16 and still didn't have a growth spurt?why?

Accepted Answer

Other development: The bigger question is whether other development is on track or whether puberty has not started for you yet. If you have developed breasts, pubic &amp; axillary hair and started your menses, then this is an isolated problem of growth/stature. If none of the other things have happened yet, there is concern about primary reproductive delay/delayed puberty, and this is a different issue. See doc soon!

Question 6

when can i expect my baby to have a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Sporadically: Typically babies will experience approximately 5 growth spurts throughout the first year of life. These most commonly occur from 1-3 weeks old; 6-8 weeks old; and then at 3, 6, and 9 months of age. The end result is a tripling of birth weight by age one for most babies. Common signs of growth spurts include increased appetite, waking up hungry, and slightly more fussiness.

Question 7

is it still possible to have a growth spurt at 19?

Accepted Answer

Growth at 19: One can grow in height until their growth-plates fuse. In males, this is typically at age16. If one has late puberty you can grow longer. An x-ray of the left hand called a "bone age" can determine if your growth plates are still open. This is the only way to know for sure.

Question 8

what is the latest that someone can have a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Grouth plates open: Growing bones have plates of new growth located just before the bone ends. These growth plates have less density than bone & show up on xray as a dark line like a crack. As long is there are actine growth plates, there is potential for more growth in that bone. A hand xray is often studied in short kids to see if they have more time to grow. If the growth plates have closed linear growth is done.

Question 9

can you explain if it's possible to have a growth spurt at 16?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some have it earlier, but growth potential remains in kids with open growth centers.Most are slowing down at 16.

Question 10

i didn't have a growth spurt during my puberty?

Accepted Answer

Growth spurt: You may not have had an overt growth spurt but it would be important to kwon how tall you are and how tall are your parents.

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